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Topics you will hear

Plenary Sessions

Over the expanded program you will hear from a number of keynote speakers who will address the specific issues facing our industry and the broader financial services market, including: international perspectives on the credit crisis and how mutuals are responding abroad; the Australian economic outlook for 2009 and challenges/responses for mutuals; regulator priorities for our industry; and a look at evolving consumer behaviour.

Management Stream

Exploring new funding sources
Demand for retail deposits is at an all time high as the market looks for alternate funding sources in response to the global wholesale funding squeeze. What is the right strategy for Australian mutuals at this time?

Market and Member Growth
What strategies are needed for mutuals to expand and grow membership and share of wallet in the current market environment? This session will explore strategies to respond to these challenges, marketing and market approaches in Australia and overseas, and consider lessons for the Australian environment.

New market responses
Climate change, green banking, housing affordability, Gen Y and financial literacy in schools - are these areas of natural strength for mutual ADIs? A panel of peers will canvass the opportunities for mutuals in these areas of growing community interest, and consider examples of market response and innovation to encourage industry debate.

Governance Stream

Oversight of CEO Evaluation, Remuneration and Succession Planning - A Key Challenge for Boards
An effective Board governing for the growth of its business has to confidently tread a fine line between interference and neglect. A productive and functional relationship with the CEO, underpinned by a formal process for performance evaluation and remuneration, are key ingredients to getting this balance right. In addition, succession plans ensure that business direction remains consistent through foreseen and unforeseen change. This session examines the how and why of CEO evaluation, remuneration and succession planning for Boards.

What keeps you awake at night: regulatory issues for the Board
The session examines the regulatory challenges that need to be incorporated into Board strategies in the short to medium term.

Board strategies for growth
How do Boards get out of the day to day running of the organisation and focus on strategies for growth? This session will explore effective strategies for growth with useful tools to assist in decisions about the right strategy in these changing and challenging times.

Contact abacus@conceptevents.com.au for more information, or register online.